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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.47, 1,479.73 and 466.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.47, 1,479.73 and 466.71 is: 700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.47 : 1,479.73 = 466.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.47/1,479.73 = 466.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.47x = 1,479.73 × 466.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.47x = 690,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,605.96/986.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.08

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